County profile · Georgia
Cook County, GA market data
How Cook County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 18,232
- +5.8% since 2020
- Households
- 6,304
- Median household income
- $53,651
- +28.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $157,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,560
- Highest market score
- 76
- Real estate, #78 of 2,229 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Cook County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Cook County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Cook County has an estimated 18,232 people and 6,304 households. Population estimates show Cook County grew 5.8% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Cook County is $53,651, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cook County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Of the business types scored in Cook County, real estate businesses (76), medical and dental practices (71) and insurance agencies (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #78 of 2,229 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (4.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (62% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cook County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cook County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 76 | #78 of 2,229 | 5 | 7.9 | Index only | 397 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 71 | #321 of 2,394 | 20 | 31.7 | $312K | 204 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #627 of 2,272 | 10 | 15.9 | $1.7M | 138 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #584 of 2,339 | 9 | 14.3 | $548K | 127 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #746 of 2,385 | 17 | 27.0 | $290K | 136 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #1,005 of 2,401 | 25 | 39.7 | $252K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 51 | #1,161 of 2,378 | 16 | 25.4 | $394K | 89 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,114 of 2,200 | 8 | 12.7 | $613K | 70 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,250 of 2,405 | 41 | 65.0 | $502K | 76 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 42 | #1,341 of 2,087 | 10 | 15.9 | $1.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,550 of 2,405 | 64 | 101.5 | $322K | 87 | 25 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 38 | #1,602 of 2,210 | 15 | 23.8 | $710K | 81 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 37 | #1,710 of 2,402 | 14 | 22.2 | $2.5M | 73 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 35 | #1,642 of 2,261 | 7 | 11.1 | $5M | 63 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 34 | #1,142 of 1,472 | 7 | 11.1 | $132K | 19 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 34 | #1,680 of 2,088 | 8 | 12.7 | $466K | 70 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 34 | #1,846 of 2,358 | 28 | 44.4 | $730K | 31 | 20 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 32 | #1,354 of 1,656 | 6 | 9.5 | $1M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #1,778 of 2,222 | 9 | 14.3 | $2.3M | 75 | 18 |
| Gyms | 28 | #1,551 of 1,792 | 6 | 9.5 | $621K | 48 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 23 | #1,962 of 2,090 | 10 | 15.9 | $2.1M | 41 | 18 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $603K | 60 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $5.1M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $1.6M | 158 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $4M | 164 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | Index only | 395 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $6.9M | 166 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $11.6M | 125 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $5.3M | 112 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $2.8M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 188 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $15.9M | Too few | 7 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Cook County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.3M | $999 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20.4M | $3,241 | 125 |
| Food away from home | $20.6M | $3,265 | 80 |
| Groceries | $34.7M | $5,506 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.9M | $782 | 78 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.4M | $383 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.7M | $591 | 60 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.2M | $989 | 77 |
| Pets | $4.9M | $778 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.6M | $1,689 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.4M | $2,756 | 141 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15.9M | $2,528 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.3M | $1,316 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $86.1M | $13,651 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cook County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,232+5.8% since 2020
- Households
- 6,304
- Median age
- 39.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 229 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 77
- Median household income
- $53,651+28.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,581
- Median home value
- $157,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,560
- Daytime population
- 15,217Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Cook County?
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Questions
How fast is Cook County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Cook County at 18,232 people in 2025, up 5.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,304 households. Median household income rose 28.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Cook County, GA spend?
Households in Cook County spend about $86.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $34.7M on groceries and $20.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Cook County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cook County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cook County are for real estate businesses (76), medical and dental practices (71) and insurance agencies (65). Cook County ranks #78 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
How does Cook County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Cook County is $53,651 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $157,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Cook County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (4.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (62% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Cook County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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